Editor’s note: Andrew Wakefield lost his license to practice medicine, as his research on vaccines was determined to be fraudulent.  Please note this article reflects the opinion of the author and not of medical professionals.
In 1998 Dr. Andrew Wakefield suggested a link between the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism (Rope, 2010). His study sparked a major conflict centered on the idea of whether vaccinations for children were safe or not. There is not enough research to definitively discount either case, but it is clear both sides have the best intentions of protecting the children.
Dr. Wakefield noticed
Nose Bleeds in Children
by Tom Seman MD FAAP November 21st, 2013 | Children's Health, Pediatrician on Call
Cold outdoor air, dry indoor air, viral head colds, and nasal allergies all mean one thing and that is a dry nose and probable nose bleeds, or epistaxis as the medical professionals call it. Some people are more susceptible than others to getting these bleeds. Most people will have one every 1-2 years which may be related to the above, or due to trauma directly to the nose, or in many children related to exploring the inside of the nose with their fingers. Usually the bleeds only last for a few minutes and may return shortly after should the
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Treating Allergies in Children
by Tom Seman MD FAAP October 8th, 2013 | Children's Health, Pediatrician on Call
My daughter is experiencing a lot of issues with seasonal allergies. What is the best treatment to give her relief?
Fall is here and school has started. Unfortunately so is ragweed, the number one allergen in the fall. For most people allergies are seasonal and typically in the spring and early summer. However, allergies can be around throughout the entire year and should be taken care of to decrease worsening symptoms and other side effects from them. So how do we take care of them.
First of all we need to know what a child is allergic
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Fall is here and school has started. Unfortunately so is ragweed, the number one allergen in the fall. For most people allergies are seasonal and typically in the spring and early summer. However, allergies can be around throughout the entire year and should be taken care of to decrease worsening symptoms and other side effects from them. So how do we take care of them.
First of all we need to know what a child is allergic
Fitness for Children
by Tom Seman MD FAAP September 16th, 2013 | Children's Health, Pediatrician on Call
When we think of childhood, either our own or those in the movies or television , we think of children running around, laughing and playing. And this is the way things should be since childhood is the time to develop a good and healthy lifestyle. A lifestyle of healthy eating, a good night's sleep and lots of physical activity.
Over the years there have been many studies that have looked at the value of physical activity in all age groups, and universally there is a benefit to keeping one's body busy. We are hearing and seeing
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Over the years there have been many studies that have looked at the value of physical activity in all age groups, and universally there is a benefit to keeping one's body busy. We are hearing and seeing